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FEATURES 10 What is LERMA? 12 Life is Better with Blue 16 First Net: Providing Mobility and Flexibility for Michigan Law Enforcement 20 Spotlight Partner: Saima Mohsin 24 Organizational Transformation in 32 Policing 28 State Association of Chiefs of Police 32 Track-Kit: Michigan’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System Helps Law Enforcement 35 Winter Professional Development Conference Wrap-Up DEPARTMENTS 04 President’s Message 16 06 Director’s Message 08 Accreditation News 38 Member News 12 44 Supporting Members 46 Advertiser Index

35 PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

The summer months are fast approaching and with each passing day we get closer and closer to some sense of normalcy. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police has been busy navigating multiple issues over the past several months to help ensure our officers, our departments, and our profession remains safe and strong.

This past February, we were able to safely hold our Winter Professional Development Conference. It may have looked a little different with safety measures and attendance limitations in place but the opportunity to have face-to-face presentations and the ability to meet with fellow professionals was not only appreciated but needed.

As I write this, preparation for our Summer Professional Development Conference is underway. There will still be some challenges with putting together a high caliber conference, but you can be sure that the MACP will do everything in its power to make sure it is safe and filled with excellent opportunities for professional development and networking. You can imagine the amount of planning and Chief Ronald L. Wiles work that goes into putting together an event considering the quality and size of our Professional Development conferences. It certainly would not be possible without the efforts of our MACP staff. Thank you to our MACP Executive Director Bob Stevenson, Director of Professional Development Neal Rossow, and Executive Assistant Janeice Morrow for your dedication and hard work, it is truly appreciated.

As professionals it is important that we take the time and put in the effort to learn, grow, and improve. Law enforcement is a noble profession that is constantly changing. As leaders if we do not keep up with those changes we will certainly fall behind. It has long been a goal of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police to be a valuable resource and provide timely information that makes it easier for our members and their departments to be successful.

The MACP continues to play a significant role in the advancement of the law enforcement profession. Accreditation, Use-of-Force Data Collection, DOJ Use-of-Force policy certification, and Professional Development conferences are just a few of the areas where the MACP has led the way. The association and its members continue to build strong relationships and a significant presence on commissions and committees across the state. As we look towards the future, I would urge everyone to get involved with the MACP. We all play a role in helping to ensure that the high standards of our profession are upheld. Whether you are interested in sitting on the board, serving on a committee, becoming an accredited agency, or attending some of the professional development or training seminars, the MACP has opportunities for us to better ourselves, improve our departments, and advance our profession.

The Summer Conference is usually the time we swear in our new Board of Directors. This year the board will remain largely intact. We will however replace six long-time board members as they near retirement. I would like to thank our current Secretary/Treasurer Chief Curt Caid (Livonia), Representative Chief Rick Freeman (District 4 - Davison Township), Representative Chief Eric Marshall (District 5 - Paw Paw), Representative Chief Greg Long (District 6 - Walker), Representative As professionals it is Chief R. Blake Rieboldt (District 12 - Marquette), and Representative Chief James E. Craig (District important that we take 13 – Detroit) for their years of service as MACP board members. They have served our profession and our association with the professionalism that it expects and deserves. Congratulations on your up- the time and put in the coming retirements. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

effort to learn, grow, Lastly, thank you for everything you do for our profession. Please continue to pray for our officers as and improve. they continue to work hard to make a positive difference in our communities - Stay Safe!

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It has now been a little over a year since the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minnesota Police. While George Floyd was not the saint many are now making him out to be, he certainly did not deserve to be killed by Officer Derek Chauvin in an act that was condemned by the MACP and police agencies across the nation. The negative reaction to George Floyd’s murder was intense, im- mense, and has been unrelenting.

First it was protests and civil unrest in numerous cities. Some of these protests turned into full scale riots which tragically led to injuries and deaths of both civilians and police officers. Next came the political ramifications at the local level with activists calling for the defunding of police, reorganiza- tion of police departments, civilian oversight boards and a call for change to police leadership. In too many cities, well respected chiefs were either fired or resigned due to public or political pressure. This included cities within Michigan. Then came the politicians, with all of their wisdom and criminal justice expertise, ushering in the “police reform” legislation. Robert Stevenson At the federal level, H.R. 7210 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act 2020, was introduced. Among other things proposed, this Act would ban choke holds, ban no-knock warrants, make it easier to prosecute police officers accused of misconduct, create a national police misconduct registry to prevent police officers who are fired or pushed out for bad performance from being hired by other agencies, enhance “pattern and practice” investigations of police departments by granting the Justice Department subpoena power and establishing grant programs for state attorneys general to conduct their own probes, and most importantly ban qualified immunity at the federal level. Numerous states across our nation have passed bills that include “police reform” measures. Some have banned state qualified immunity, required body cameras, reduced funding to their police, created duty-to-inter- vene laws, changed when fatal force can be used, and have even gone so far as prohibiting the police from enforcing minor offenses.

As we approached the May 25th anniversary date of George Floyd’s death, pressure continued to build for Michigan to get involved in the police reform movement. The MACP was contacted by both Republican and Democratic leadership to talk about what we will call “police improvement” measures. Their goal was to give us a chance to give input and react to the legislation they were going to introduce. We gave our input and achieved some minor changes. On May 25th, Senate Bills 0473 - 0484 were very symbolically introduced on the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Some of this legislation is good, such as SB 0474, which tightens up the reporting to MCOLES on separation of service circumstances, SB 0475, which would prevent a revoked license for an officer who used excessive force that resulted in the death or serious bodily harm from being reissued, and SB 0483, which would cause a study to be conducted regarding officer recruitment, retention, job stressors, and public perceptions of police agencies and officers. Now that the Some of the legislation is redundant and not needed. This would include SB 0478, that bans choke legislation has been holds except in deadly force situations. This is the current Michigan standard under a ruling from the presented, it is Federal 6th Circuit Court. SB 0479 would ban no-knock search warrants, which currently Michigan does not allow. Passage of these two bills is almost certainly assured. Then there are the bills that are imperative that all extremely problematic. This includes SB 0481, which deals with use of force; SB 0482, that has some our MACP members unrealistic training requirements; and, SB 0484, that pertains to body cameras. These will be the bills that we will be focusing on and working the hardest to improve. become familiar with Much credit must go to our Legislative Committee Chair, Director Todd Mutchler, Vice-chair David the legislation and Kirk, our lobbyist Stephanie Johnson, current Wayne County Undersheriff Dan Pfannes (retired become engaged Chief), and MCOLES Executive Director Tim Bourgeois for all their work in trying to shape some of this legislation before it was introduced. Now that the legislation has been presented, it is imperative with their local that all our MACP members become familiar with the legislation and become engaged with their local Representative or Representative or Senator. A Legislative Sub-Committee has been formed and we ask that you watch the MACP Forums for updates and potential calls to action. The next few months will be very inter- Senator. esting, and our success or failure may be directly tied to your willingness to be involved! 6 SUMMER 2021 ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING DESIGN - including - TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

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Despite the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were fortunate to be able to hold our Winter Professional Development Conference in February in Grand Rapids. Everyone enjoyed being at the conference and interacting with other members of our profession. The Amway Grand Plaza was thrilled to have our business as were the businesses in downtown Grand Rapids. We were the first conference to be held in the area since early 2020. The feedback on the trainings was positive and our keynote speakers, John Enter and Paul Butler, were very well received by the conference attendees.

The Accreditation Program continues to grow. We currently have 87 agencies in the program and many more looking to begin the process in early 2021. There have been 34 agencies that have achieved accredited or reaccredited status. We are planning our Fall Accreditation Conference again in Mt. Pleasant in September 2021. Watch for further announcements and the exact dates on the home page of our website. Neal Rossow The Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) met during the Winter Professional Development Conference on February 11, 2021. They granted accredited status to five new agencies. Congratulations to the Bay City Department of Public Safety, Muskegon Police Department, Traverse City Police Department, Western Michigan University Police Department, and the Zeeland Police Department on being awarded their original accredited status. Being awarded their reaccreditation were Northville Township Police Department, Novi Police Department, Portage Police Department, Port Huron Police Department, and Roseville Police Department.

On behalf of the MLEAC, I want to thank Chief Joel Jett, Alpena Police Department, for his leadership on the Commission and his dedication to the Accreditation Program. Chief Jett was one of the original members of the Commission, appointed when the MLEAC was created by the MACP Board of Directors in June 2016. He has served as the Chair for the last two years and worked tirelessly to improve law enforcement services in Michigan.

With the vacancies on the Commission created by the retirement of Chief Karianne Thomas and the resignation of Chief Joel Jett, the MACP Board of Directors appointed two new Commissioners – Chief Nicole Ford (Midland Police Department) and Director Nicholas Armold (Portage Department of Public Safety). Both are dedicated police command professionals who are committed to law enforcement accreditation.

Chief Ford has been a law enforcement officer for 23 years and has been the police chief in Midland The Accreditation (an accredited agency) for what she calls this “most unique calendar year.” She is a trained assessor, a member of the MACP Training and Education Committee and a graduate of the Eastern Michigan Program continues to University Police School of Staff and Command. grow. We currently Director Armold’s career spans 33 years of public safety experience and he currently serves as the have 87 agencies in Director of Public Safety-Police/Fire Chief for the City of Portage. The Police Division is accredited by CALEA and the MLEAC. The Fire Division is also accredited. He was the original CALEA the program and many Accreditation Manager for the Huntington Woods Department of Public Safety and has served as a more looking to begin CALEA Assessor. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Police School the process in early of Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy. 2021. There have been The MLEAC recently trained an additional 20 Commission Assessors to assist with onsite assessments for agencies seeking accredited status. The program has grown at such a rate that it has become chal- 34 agencies that have lenging for the current number of assessors to keep up with the increasing demands. They are a dedi- achieved accredited or cated group of police professionals who deserve our appreciation. I also want to extend our gratitude to their law enforcement agencies for allowing their personnel to conduct the Commission’s onsite reaccredited status. and mock assessments on department time.

8 SUMMER 2021 We continue to be the Michigan Independent Credentialing Agency for the Department of Justice and the COPS Office Standards for Certification of Use-of-Force Policies since they an- nounced the program in October 2020. We have about 400 agen- Accreditation cies involved in the process with approximately 70 agencies still needing to provide some of the required information. The most common issues are: • The policy is lacking clarity on the “prohibition of choke Manager holds except for situations where deadly force is lawful.” • Missing the MACP attestation letter or it lacks the signature of the CEO or the boxes are not checked for the principles, etc. Training • Missing the ORI, EIN, or DUNS numbers required by the DOJ. July 15, 2021

Please reach out to me at [email protected] with Held at the MACP Headquarters the subject line DOJ Certification for more information. REGISTER ONLINE at With the end of COVID-19 hopefully approaching, we are com- www.michiganpolicechiefs.org mitted to returning to offering quality police training in addi- Questions? tion to our conferences. As always, if you attend or learn of good training, please let me know. We hope to see you at the Summer Contact Neal Rossow at 810.434.5920 or “Professional Development Conference on June 27-30. [email protected]

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Law Enforcement Records WHAT IS LERMA? Management Association BY ALICE BAKER cords departments. After several meetings, ceive information, assistance and positive the first by-laws were drafted, and LERMA feedback. Departments can take comfort Police Records: every department has incorporated in 1994. in the fact that they are getting advice them, every department needs them, backed by years of experience in records but what do most departments do with For the last 25 years, LERMA has been avail- management. Being a LERMA member al- them? Many departments hire support able to records staff at agencies through- most always assures that you will be noti- staff, provide them with a copy of the out the state. In 2017, LERMA representa- fied of changes that are being implement- Michigan Attorney General’s Freedom of tives worked closely with the Department ed and involved in the discussion about Information Act Handbook and a copy of Technology, Management & Budget how these changes will affect your job. of the Michigan Retention and Disposal Records Management Services represen- General Schedule 11 for local law enforce- tatives to update the General Schedule Please take a few moments to go to our ment agencies and count on the records 11 – Local Law Enforcement Agencies website at www.lermainc.org which hous- staff to work their magic. Those who have Retention and Disposal Schedule. This es reference and resource materials ready worked or currently work in records will joint task was accomplished after much and available for records staff to access. confirm that while both reference materi- research and many discussion sessions There is also a current listing of depart- als are truly fascinating reading, there are within LERMA membership to determine ments that are registered LERMA mem- other resources available also. what the most pressing issues were for re- bers. Mostly likely a department near cords staff. LERMA then brought these yours is already on the roster and taking I am here to offer your records staff an suggestions to the Michigan representa- advantage of this great organization. alternative; to link up with records per- tives who worked diligently to address sonnel from law enforcement agencies all the issues. I am proud to say that the new Due to the current COVID restrictions, over the State of Michigan through the Schedule 11 revisions were approved and training sessions are being held virtual- Law Enforcement Records Management took effect in 2018. Some of these chang- ly. The LERMA board is currently seek- Association (LERMA). When an issue es included retention guidelines for newer ing suggestions for the training topics that arises within your Records Department, technology such as body cameras and in- would most benefit our members. The they can easily seek feedback from corporated legislative changes impacting 2021 LERMA conference has been sched- LERMA members who have either been personnel records. uled at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse in the same situation or a similar one. City for September 21-24, 2021. This Laws and procedures for records are ever In 2020, LERMA boasted a membership three-day conference is a great way to changing and it is difficult to stay on top representing 145 Michigan law enforce- meet people who understand the joys and of everything especially when department agencies. Meetings are held through- frustrations which come with being on ment staff are tasked with so many oth- out the state at various locations each year staff in a records department. er responsibilities. Being a LERMA mem- in February and May. Both meetings in- ber almost always assures that records clude amounts of time dedicated to at Chiefs, won’t you consider putting your staff will know of changes that are being least one training topic. records staff in touch with LERMA? introduced almost as quickly as they are Annual dues are only $60 per depart- being enacted. A three-day conference is held each year ment. I can assure you that you will not in September where training is focused find a better bargain for all the training, LERMA was formed on December 10, around topics that the members have networking, and shared experience your 1993. The core group had a goal in mind requested. The Michigan State Police staff will receive in return. Feel free to to form an association that could bring have advisors on the LERMA board and contact LERMA at (517) 284-3126 should records managers together to increase they are an invaluable resource, assist- you have any questions or concerns. We knowledge and establish more efficient of- ing in scheduling speakers and trainers. at LERMA look forward to meeting your fice procedures, as well as staying abreast Between meetings, members can seek ad- hard-working records staff soon! of the ever-changing laws and proce- vice, vent, and even share success stories dures for managing police department re- on the LERMA website. The site is mon- Alice Baker is the Records Bureau Supervisor at the cords. The benefits of the networking that itored by LERMA officers and any mem- Wyandotte Police Department. She can be reached at LERMA offers caught on quickly with re- ber who submits a post will quickly re- [email protected].

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FEATURE

BY CHIEF KENDRA OVERLA

12 SUMMER 2021 ometimes you don’t even realize ing: 1 in 4 officers have considered suicide could make their days a bit easier, but that you need some support, but and the majority of police officers face al- we must keep a keen eye on those dol- your dog knows. cohol abuse, depression, and PTSD1. lar signs. So, when you present an idea such as, “we should get a departmental Being a police officer has never You hear “it’s okay to not be okay” often, dog,” it takes some research and a lot of Sbeen a particularly easy job. It certainly is but I do not think many of our peers tru- convincing. I knew this would not be an not for the faint of heart, but we choose to ly believe it is okay to say it out loud. easy sell. I would first need research sup- serve every single day. We choose to be- We share information about confidential porting what I already know to be true... come a member of this family. This fam- counseling resources and mandate well- dogs are good for you. But my opinion ily encompasses some of the most won- ness physicals and trainings, but there required backup from official sources. I derful people you could ever meet, but it must be more that we can do to show found many articles supporting just how also shelters some pretty broken ones too. it really is “okay to not be okay.” As I challenging police work is for your men- Coming out of the academy we are fit for read an article about a local school im- tal health. I contacted Valerie Thomas of duty physically and up for the challeng- plementing a therapy dog to assist with Mindfulness Therapy Dogs, LLC as they es mentally, or so we think. But how long anxiety and overall mental health for staff were identified in the original article until you start to lose a little bit of your- and students, it seemed like an easy de- which I had read. While she had never self with the daily grind? When do you cision to make. Like most departments, worked with law enforcement before, she know you are not quite the same person we have staff in and out 24/7, so having a felt confident that this was a great idea. you once were? We all grow and mature dog living at the police department could After getting the initial head nod from the but for some this career choice or calling, work. Director of Public Safety, it was on to the as many would say, takes a toll. next hurdle. Officers deserve far better than any of A recent study published by the American us can provide. There is always some I would need the support of everyone in Police Officers Alliance shared the follow- piece of technology or some tool that our department, including civilian em-

Left and Above: Blue checks out the best places for potty breaks before he snuggles with Officer Bussell’s son. Blue loves our family members as much as we do! Opposite, Left: Officer Mueller’s grandmother and Blue have a conversation about the tastiest dog biscuits. MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 13 FEATURE

ployees, for this to become a reality. If ed. I guess not everyone is a dog per- notified that we were awarded the funds we were to get a dog and the police de- son — who knew? After staff input and to purchase our therapy dog. My first partment is to be his/her home, we ALL approval from the City Manager, we call was to Valerie to make sure that have to be the caregivers. I know the moved forward with requesting funds “our” dog was still available and, thank- members of our small department quite through the Gratiot County Community fully, he was. She sent me photos and well, but I was not sure this would be a Foundation. Valerie had a dog ready said he had been named according to his “slam dunk” with everyone. To my sur- to be trained if we were able to secure collar color. As fate would have it, it just prise, in discussing the proposal with funding in time. The grant was submit- happened to be BLUE! staff, only one officer was not interest- ted and on November 5, 2020 we were The process did not stop there. It’s not just simply “write a grant, get a dog, and everyone lives happily ever after.” There was still work that needed to be done. Just like adding a pet at home, this decision im- pacts our daily operations and our budget. The responsibilities of having Blue cannot simply rest on one person due to scheduling and the priorities of our jobs. Prior to getting Blue, we all committed to providing veterinary care, grooming, food, and miscellaneous pet care items. We co- ordinated training dates with Valerie for everyone in our department to have the basic training for commands and expectations in owning a therapy dog. This process went very well, and I think we were all extremely excited to welcome Blue to the family.

Blue’s initial arrival made for a couple of interesting weeks. While getting acclimat- ed to life at the Alma Police Department, he also needed socialization and continued training. We all needed a minute to get used to our new “normal” and we have all adjusted well.

As of May 2021, Blue is 11 months old, and he has been with us since mid-Janu- ary. We have given Blue his own space at the department, where he lives. A convert- ed storage closet now houses his cot and dishes, along with an activity board. Staff are required to log Blue’s activity and feed- ings throughout the day. Blue is trained to ring a bell when he needs to go outside and, while he is a sweet dog, he likes to mess with us, and the bell is not always in- dicative of need. When no one is around, Blue is kenneled but otherwise he owns the place.

Blue has his favorite officers but he loves everyone. While we got Blue to support 14 SUMMER 2021 our officers, he has found his way into the hearts of everyone he meets. This is especially true in the community. It is not unusual to have residents stop by when Blue is out for a break just to greet him and get a few pats in. The children in Alma are familiar with Blue from in- teractions at school. Blue has been a great partner to our Community Service Officer, Casey Mueller. Officer Mueller often takes Blue on adventures including regular visits to our schools. There is just something about a dog that sparks conversation and brings a calming effect to an anxious child.

Blue has also partnered up with Detective Jeff Hedrick and made his way to the Child Advocacy Center and our Prosecutor’s office. It has been truly a blessing to see the impact Blue has had within our department and our community. The unexpect- ed bonus has been the additional relationships we have been able to build utilizing Blue’s unique training.

Blue’s job is to provide emotional support to the officers of the Alma Police Department. The social and emotional support dog training has given him the skills to help staff in ways we may not ever realize. Some health benefits associ- ated with therapy dogs are lowered blood pressure and heart rates, and the reduction of anxiety and depression. Now, I am sure some of you reading this are think- ing this is soft and too touchy-feely. But if it is “okay to not be okay” then we must think outside of the box for our peers who may never believe those words. We must provide all available resources and for us, it meant bringing a dog into our family.

If you have further questions or are interested in learning more details about my research, sources, and/or our breeder contact, Valerie, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. Above: Blue visits our local schools with Community Service Officer, Officer Mueller. Opposite, Left: Visiting our local schools with Officer Mueller and his son. Top, Left: Blue is pictured here with Officer Hawkins’ fiancé. Kendra Overla has been the Chief of Alma Department of Top, Right: Officer Casey Mueller (left) and Sgt. Jake Gulick (right) posing with Blue Public Safety since 2018. Before that she served the department as Lieutenant. She can be contacted at kover- [email protected]. MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 15 FEATURE

PROVIDING MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY FIRSTNET FOR MICHIGAN LAW ENFORCEMENT BY HARRY MARKLEY, SENIOR cers to access the same resources in the which prioritize public safety traffic over PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISOR FOR LAW field as they would sitting at a comput- commercial traffic, enabling first re- ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDER er in a police station. Gone are the days sponders to communicate with minimal NETWORK AUTHORITY of having to return to the station to com- or no interruption — even when net- plete reports or upload video footage. And works are congested. For agencies like the Technology is critical to the work of to- FirstNet — the only nationwide broad- Grand Rapids Police Department and the day’s police force. Decades ago, we were band network dedicated to public safe- Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, FirstNet celebrating the development of central- ty — provides officers the reliable broad- is making a difference and aiding officers ized databases and the advent of comput- band connection they need to operate on in better serving their communities. er-aided dispatch systems. Now, agencies a daily basis or during any incident or can use drones, thermal imaging, and oth- emergency. GRAND RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT er Internet of Things (IoT) devices to en- The Grand Rapids Police Department hance police operations and make officers Police departments and sheriff’s offices in (GRPD) is a full-service police department more efficient and safer on the job. Michigan are taking advantage of the se- under the leadership of Chief Eric Payne. cure, dedicated connection FirstNet of- The department serves the city of Grand Mobile broadband technology is a key fers. With FirstNet, they are experienc- Rapids, a largely urban area and home to component of these advances. 4G LTE — ing the direct benefits of mission critical approximately 200,000 residents. Units and soon 5G — connections enable offi- capabilities like priority and preemption, within the GRPD include the Special

16 SUMMER 2021 Response Team, Vice Unit, Community This connectivity enables officers to run queries and look up Engagement Unit, and a Mounted Unit. They also run the city’s emergency com- information in the field rather than calling it in to dispatch, munications center, providing call-taking making the response to calls more efficient. and dispatching services for the police and fire departments. evolve and has played a crucial role in ad- valuable time. The officers are also able The GRPD subscribed to FirstNet in 2018, vancing communications for the depart- to upload in-car and body-worn camera after experiencing capacity and coverage ment. Mobile broadband is central to his footage and digital evidence from the field issues throughout the city. They decided strategy. using the FirstNet connection. it needed a resilient network that provided officers priority and preemption to re- The GRPD patrol cars have FirstNet- Captain Schnurstein explained the impor- main connected through network conges- enabled routers, connecting the officers’ tance of having a stable LTE connection tion. The GRPD is using FirstNet in their mobile data terminals to the databases and while on the job. “We have to have broad- everyday operations to effectively and ef- resources they need. This connectivity en- band data out there in the field. That’s ficiently serve the residents and visitors of ables officers to run queries and look up where the work is,” he emphasized. “With Grand Rapids. information in the field rather than call- that data connection, officers can review ing it in to dispatch, making the response video, they can review reports, they can FIRSTNET INCREASES EFFICIENCY to calls more efficient. The computer also do anything they need to from the laptop DURING CALLS makes information readily available for of- in the vehicle and not have to be sitting Captain David Schnurstein has been with ficers to use across traffic citations or other in the station. Having reliable, high-speed, the GRPD for more than 20 years. He police reports. This minimizes the amount wireless internet access is pretty critical to has seen the technology needs of officers of retyping information and saves officers that.”

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specialty unit and substation within the OCSO has a PTT channel for quick and easy communication within their group. PTT also provides a backup option in the event the agency’s land mobile radio system is unavailable, or if a deputy’s radio dies while in the field.

FIRSTNET SECURELY TRANSMITS SENSITIVE DATA The OCSO is also using FirstNet to support inmate services at the Oakland County Jail. Secure, state-approved applications are used on tablets with ruggedized cases to connect inmates to remote court proceed- ings, telehealth medical visits, and mental FIRSTNET ALLOWS FOR GREATER J. Bouchard, the agency provides contract health services, such as evaluations by li- FLEXIBILITY police services to 365,000 residents in 15 censed psychiatrists, regular appointments and sessions, and competency evaluations After serving in various areas through- cities, villages, and townships, provides by the state forensic center. out the department, Captain Schnurstein support services to the entire county of understands the many ways that mobile 1.25 million residents, patrols 450 inland Security of the data is critical to the OCSO, broadband can benefit public safety. The lakes, runs a full-service accredited foren- as the tablets are used to transmit sensitive GRPD is looking at using PTT on FirstNet sic laboratory, oversees a 1,600-inmate information. FirstNet is built with end-to- to keep everyone connected, especially jail, and operates several specialty units. end encryption, user authentication, and for undercover officers, management-level The OCSO subscribed to FirstNet in ear- round-the-clock monitoring to protect the roles, or situations where a radio is imprac- ly 2018 to support its connectivity needs. data that first responders share and re- tical or inaccessible. “It affords you the abil- Since then, the agency has used FirstNet to ceive. Lieutenant Schneider explained that ity, in a management or a command role, to give deputies access to advanced capabil- using the tablets on the FirstNet network be able to monitor what’s going on in your ities that help them better serve and pro- gives them confidence their connection is area of responsibility,” said Schnurstein. tect communities throughout Michigan. secure and reliable. “The tablets are utiliz- “You’re no longer dependent on being in Lieutenant Steven Schneider has been ing full LTE service,” said Schneider. “In range of your radio network. As long as with OCSO for more than 25 years. As doing so, we dedicate ourselves to high- you have an internet connection, you can the main IT liaison for the agency, he is speed communications, and we lose the hear that traffic and have some situational responsible for all technology and related lag time or some of the other interruptions awareness beyond what someone’s calling equipment for corrections, the crime lab, you may have by utilizing Wi-Fi. This has and relaying to you.” and patrol. Lieutenant Schneider said that worked out extremely well for us.” FirstNet has enabled his agency to expand Captain Schnurstein also sees FirstNet their use of technology to many different enabling more flexibility for 9-1-1 ser- MOBILE SOLUTIONS PROVIDE COST devices. “Every time something comes up vices. More public safety answering points SAVINGS where I need to have connectivity, I imme- Lieutenant Schneider explained how (PSAPs) are building backup centers in the diately look to FirstNet.” FirstNet gives law enforcement agencies event the main PSAPs facility is inaccessi- access to technology that enhances the ble. Captain Schnurstein believes advanced PUSH-TO-TALK ON FIRSTNET way they perform their jobs. “There are technology, infrastructure, and FirstNet AUGMENTS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS a whole host of things I can do utilizing will make it possible to have fewer pieces of One of the initial ways the OCSO used FirstNet that touches all the different ar- equipment required in those backup cen- FirstNet is for LTE push-to-talk (PTT) ca- eas of law enforcement,” he said. “We ters, allowing call-taking and dispatching pabilities, enabling deputies to commu- want to see our Deputies having that free- services to happen from anywhere. nicate at the push of a button from their dom and being able to utilize the technol- smartphones. Lieutenant Schneider de- ogy in a fashion that is going to be more OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE scribed using PTT as a way for deputies productive.” The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to save time and carry out their duties as (OCSO) is the largest full-service sheriff’s efficiently as possible without tying up To provide deputies with access to as office in the state. Led by Sheriff Michael the radio or dispatch unnecessarily. Each many resources as possible, the OCSO

18 SUMMER 2021 is exploring options to transform their Transitioning to a mobile in-vehicle ex- [email protected] or (202) in-vehicle computing options. The agency perience will give deputies more freedom 510-8122. has launched a mobility project testing a while on patrol, allowing them to better vehicle docking system, enabling deputies serve their communities. These solutions Learn more about how FirstNet is trans- to use their cellphones as a one-stop shop will also provide a major cost savings to forming communications for law enforce- communications tools – from dispatching the agency. The OCSO estimates this could ment — sign up for our law enforce- to accessing secure databases and more. potentially save $2,500 per car for 200 pa- ment newsletter and visit firstnet.gov/ This gives deputies the flexibility to access trol cars – a total savings of $500,000. police. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, data while maintaining maximum mobili- Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest ty on duty. FIRSTNET IS BUILT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FirstNet Authority updates. Law enforcement agencies are respon- While in their vehicles, the phone can be sible for many tasks that extend beyond For information on FirstNet products and plugged into a dock and operate as a lap- patrol. As officers and deputies face dai- services, visit FirstNet.com. top. When they arrive on-scene, depu- ly incidents and once-in-a-lifetime emer- ties and investigators can take the phone gencies, FirstNet enables them to do their Harry Markley is the senior public safety advisor for Law with them and securely access all the same jobs more efficiently with a reliable, secure Enforcement. Harry joined the First Responder Network databases, resources, and law enforce- connection to the communications tools Authority (FirstNet Authority) after more than 30 years ment-sensitive information as they would they need. with the Phoenix Police Department. Harry started his using mobile data computers fixed in pa- career as a patrol officer and was promoted through the ranks to assistant chief of police. As assistant chief, trol cars. As a dedicated network for first If you have questions or would like to Harry led the patrol division, the tactical response team responders, FirstNet enables mobile ac- get more information on how FirstNet responsible for crowd control, and the downtown op- cess to this information via its reliable, se- can support state and local public safe- erations unit responsible for all city sporting events. cure, and prioritized connection for pub- ty, contact Kyle Richardson, Senior Contact Harry Markley at [email protected] lic safety users. Public Safety Advisor for Michigan, at or by phone at (571) 524-1853.

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MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 19 FEATURE SPOTLIGHT PARTNER: SAIMA MOHSIN ACTING UNITED STATES ATTORNEY – EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN

My name is Saima Mohsin and I have the believe that adherence to the rule of law honor of serving as the Acting United is the backbone of a civilized society and States Attorney (AUSA) for the Eastern essential to preserve individual freedoms. District of Michigan. Our core mission is My passion for protecting the public and to protect the public, faithfully enforce the upholding the rule of law led me to a ca- law, and seek justice for all. Headquartered reer in criminal prosecution. in Detroit, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan I began my professional career at the is home to approximately 6.5 million peo- Manhattan District Attorney’s Office under ple and covers 34 Michigan counties in the legendary District Attorney Robert M. the eastern half of the state. Our office is Morgenthau, who was the inspiration be- widely recognized for significant prosecu- hind the television show, Law and Order. tions involving international and domes- Crime rates in New York City in the mid- tic terrorism, violent crime, public cor- 1990s remained among the highest in the ruption, environmental crime, financial nation. During my tenure as an Assistant fraud, drug trafficking, civil rights, and District Attorney, I was on the front lines numerous other criminal and civil mat- of an effort to reduce the high levels of ters. We have branch offices in Flint and crime in the city, and I saw first-hand how Bay City, and have a staff of more than 245 the cooperative relationship between the employees, including approximately 120 prosecutor’s office and local law enforce- Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs). ment led to positive results.

I am grateful for this opportunity to in- In 1999, I joined the New Jersey Attorney troduce myself, describe the office’s prior- General’s Office, Division of Criminal ities, and highlight our ongoing efforts to Justice and turned my attention to or- strengthen the collaborative relationships ganized crime investigations. As a we have with our state and local partners. Deputy Attorney General assigned to When I immigrated to the United States the Organized Crime and Racketeering with my family from Pakistan at age four, Bureau, I investigated and prosecuted I never imagined I would one day serve complex criminal organizations involved as the District’s chief federal law enforce- in human trafficking, kidnapping, mur- ment official. My journey as an immigrant der, arson, extortion, prostitution, and is full of tales of sacrifice, struggle, and fraud. I worked hand-in-hand with state hard work tempered by the blessings of investigators, police officers, and feder- tremendous opportunity, kind, welcom- al agents to disrupt and dismantle crim- In addition to uncovering evidence of vi- ing and helpful neighbors and friends, inal enterprises using all available inves- olations of New Jersey State law, our in- and the freedom to dream big. I embraced tigative tools. We used wiretaps, active vestigation also developed evidence of the the core American values of a strong work cooperators, and undercover police offi- commission of crimes occurring beyond ethic, a good education, and achieving cers, among other techniques, to identify our reach in other states and in violation with integrity. I fulfilled my dream of one the scope and breadth of the criminal ac- of federal law. We began to work collabo- day becoming an attorney when I gradu- tivity, to discover the identity of the per- ratively with federal law enforcement and ated from Rutgers Law School in Camden, petrators, and to gather evidence. These the United States Attorney’s Office in New New Jersey in 1994. cooperative relationships were essential Jersey. At the conclusion of our joint in- to success. For instance, I spearheaded a vestigation, we realized that bringing fed- As an immigrant, I am keenly aware of the complex three-year long state human traf- eral charges was the best way to secure devastating and crippling effects of law- ficking investigation involving members important evidence outside of our juris- lessness in nations rife with corruption. I of a transnational criminal organization. diction, hold all culpable defendants ac- 20 SUMMER 2021 countable, and achieve the best outcome. ted serious felony offenses in other states, shown that forging strong state/federal The defendants in that case were convict- but the local authorities had been unable partnerships make our communities saf- ed of serious felonies and received signifi- to bring criminal charges in their jurisdic- er. These partnerships lead to innovative cant federal sentences. tions. I worked closely with law enforce- crime prevention strategies, promote effi- ment officers in Arizona, Alabama, and ciencies, and enhance the public’s overall In 2002, I joined the United States Ohio, and used evidence they had gath- confidence in the criminal justice system. Attorney’s Office and moved to Michigan. ered in their investigations to prosecute Building these relationships requires lead- I served in the Violent and Organized and convict these gang members for RICO ership. Since 2018, our office has focused Crime Unit, the Drug Task Force, and violations in Michigan. on expanding and strengthening our state/ the General Crimes Unit. During the last federal partnerships. 18 years I have handled a wide variety of In 2018, I became the First Assistant complex cases and investigations, includ- United States Attorney (FAUSA) and We committed AUSA resources to the ing offenses involving firearms, violence, served as the second-in-command and Drug Enforcement Administration’s new- drug trafficking, child exploitation and chief advisor to the United State Attorney, ly constituted Organized Crime Drug human trafficking, theft and fraud, sports Matthew Schneider. I also oversaw the of- Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Strike bribery and corruption. I worked along- fice’s civil and criminal litigation, its appel- Force. The Strike Force is comprised of side numerous state and local law enforce- late division, as well as all administrative state and federal law enforcement offi- ment officers and many different federal operations. I became the Acting United cers and analysts, all co-located to inves- agencies. These partnerships improved States Attorney on February 2, 2021 when tigate large sale drug trafficking and mon- the likelihood of successful outcomes. Mr. Schneider departed the office after the ey laundering organizations. Our AUSAs I have many examples of these success- change in presidential administrations. actively participate in these investigations es, but one recent case stands out. In that and provide real-time assistance to task case, I prosecuted members of a violent I have spent my career working along- force officers. motorcycle gang for violating the rack- side local, state, and federal law enforce- eteer influenced corrupt organizations ment officers to prosecute criminals and We successfully expanded our Project Safe (RICO) law. Gang members had commit- protect the public. My experiences have Neighborhoods program through grant

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ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN POLICING INTEGRATING ANALYSIS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS

BY JESSICA DOCKSTADER; JAMES R. “CHIP” COLDREN, PH.D.; police organizations can achieve practical results that save lives, AND RACHEL JOHNSTON, PH.D., CNA CENTER FOR JUSTICE promote justice, and improve efficiency, trust, and accountabili- RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ty in justice system operations.

Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies are engaging in Cities such as Fayetteville, NC; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; comprehensive reviews of their administration and operations, Philadelphia, PA; Spokane, WA; Charleston, SC; Maricopa particularly as they relate to community engagement, racial bias, County, AZ; and Albuquerque, NM have all worked through diversity and inclusion. We suggest that a well-conceived inte- comprehensive analyses of use-of-force incidents, traffic stops, gration of research and analysis with police operations and ad- civilian complaints, police shootings of civilians, and many oth- ministrative expertise will give agencies the best chance at the er aspects of police operations and administration, to include organizational transformations they desire. community policing and engagement, with uniformly positive results. Through such analyses, they have improved their train- By integrating methodologically sound scientific research ing, investigations, community engagement, internal and exter- grounded with field operations analysis, local, county, and state nal accountability mechanisms, and procedural justice.

1. https://www.nationalpublicsafetypartnership.org/Documents/site-profiles/flint-mi.pdf 2. https://www.nationalpublicsafetypartnership.org/Documents/site-profiles/detroit-mi.pdf 3. https://www.strategiesforpolicinginnovation.com/spi-sites/lansing-michigan-2009 4. https://www.strategiesforpolicinginnovation.com/spi-sites/michigan-state-police-2011 5. https://www.cna.org/CNA_Files/centers/ipr/jri/CNA-Justice-OrgTransformation.pdf

24 SUMMER 2021 Agencies in Michigan have taken advantage of such organizational transformation. For example, the Flint Police By integrating methodologically sound Department reduced its firearm investigation backlog, en- scientific research grounded with field hanced its crime analysis capabilities, and re-structured its property room. Under a similar initiative, the Detroit Police operations analysis, local, county, and state Department enhanced its crime analysis capabilities and improved the effectiveness of domestic violence homicide inves- police organizations can achieve practical tigations. The Lansing Police Department, and the Michigan State Police also enhanced the application of evidence-based results that save lives, promote justice, and practices in policing operations. improve efficiency, trust, and accountability Hundreds of other police agencies across the country are working on a variety of capacity enhancement and organizational transfor- in justice system operations. mation projects pertaining to civilian complaint systems, use-of- force investigations, ambushes of police officers, predicting offi- It is imperative to work with experienced researchers and practi- cer safety and risk of injury, police-led homicide support groups, tioners from across the country, as well as experts in communica- community policing and community engagement, and more. It is tions, criminal justice, racial bias analysis, and law enforcement critical to work collaboratively, to identify and analyze opportuni- operations while undergoing an organizational transformation. ties for growth with subject matter expertise and proven analyti- A strong team comprised of practice-oriented and academic re- cal strategies. searchers produces consistently objective and tailored reviews and assessments. They also can work with law enforcement agen- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is an- cy leaders and line officers to review and validate the analysis. other agency that received national recognition after working through organizational transformation regarding its use of force, civilian complaint, and community engagement practices; other law enforcement agencies across the country used it as a blueprint for reforming their own practices. For example, the Baltimore Police Department established a force investigation team, a model unit adopted by the LVMPD. In advance of their collaborative re- GET MORE form engagement, the Philadelphia Police Department began im- plementing various recommendations directly from the improve- FROM YOUR ments in Las Vegas, to include posting investigation summaries online — an emerging best practice in transparency. The results BODY-WORN achieved in Las Vegas have been hailed as a success by several independent sources. CAMERA As the result of an organizational assessment, the Charleston, SC Police Department (CPD) found strengths within the agency alongside a number of opportunities for the agency to ensure greater accountability and further improve community relationships. Recommendations for the CPD included addressing racial Features: disparity in traffic stops, poor data-collection practices, impre- Detachable Battery cise use-of-force policies and professional standards, gaps in com- 12 Hour Battery Life munity engagement efforts, and weak accountability mechanisms. Automatic Wireless Uploading The CPD moved quickly to strengthen community engagement Integrated With In-Car System practices, reorganize staff for better professional development, in- Learn More Here: stitute culture and diversity training for every new officer, initiate www.motorolasolutions.com community-oriented policing training for supervisors, upgrade the use-of-force reporting software, and more. Videos found at https://www.cna.org/research/charleston detail the CPD’s contin- MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered ued efforts and engagement with both officers and the communi- trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are ty to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the property of their respective owners. © 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. these improvements.

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By working collaboratively with researchers, justice-system stake- set of the community, but also empowered the community to in- holders, and community partners, your agency can transform fluence continued and sustained change. through the following strategic steps. An independent research organization will conduct comprehen- ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION sive agency reviews in such areas as — technology, investigations, • Review policies (use of force, early intervention systems, inter- community engagement, crime analysis, and prosecutor collabo- nal investigations, community engagement, etc.) ration — that combine objective data-driven analysis with sub- • Conduct a technology assessment ject matter expertise to deliver actionable, transparent, unbiased, • Review training plans and strategies achievable, and credible recommendations. If you are looking to • Conduct assessments of community policing strategies transform your agency, improve operational strategies, or build stronger relationships with your community, or for more infor- COLLECT ORGANIZATIONAL DATA mation about how CNA can help you and your agency, please • Survey officers and community members on procedural contact: justice • David Kaufman • Interview department personnel CNA Vice President and Director, Safety and Security • Interview community members 703-824-2080 | [email protected] • Interview city officials • Joseph B. Butcher • Observe training sessions, roll calls, and other operations VP Business Development • Conduct ride-alongs 703-824-2601 | [email protected] • Host community listening sessions • James “Chip” Coldren, Jr. • Collect administrative or operations data on offenses, inci- Director, Center for Justice Research and Innovation dents, calls for service, etc. 708-804-1001 | [email protected] • Vivian Elliott ANALYZE THE DATA Co-Director, Center for Justice Research and Innovation • Analyze traffic stops and field contacts 703.587.9722 | [email protected] • Analyze use-of-force reports • Analyze recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies Jessica Dockstader is a Research Specialist with a background in psychology and of- • Analyze deadly force investigations ficer safety. Ms. Dockstader currently works in the CNA Institute for Public Research Safety and Security Division, where she supports training, technical assistance, re- IMPLEMENT CHANGE search criminal justice projects, and officer safety. Ms. Dockstader serves as project • Develop communication strategies, include social media manager monitoring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on law enforcement agencies and as deputy project manager examining the impact of field training officers on • Develop community surveys law enforcement agencies and determining areas for improvement within the hiring, re- • Develop community engagement strategies cruitment, and training process. She can be contacted at [email protected]. • Mentor newly appointed Chiefs • Revise policies and procedures Dr. James R. “Chip” Coldren, Jr. is the Director of the Center for Justice Research and • Revise training curricula Innovation for the Safety and Security Division at CNA Corporation. He has more than • Provide subject expertise 35 years of experience with research; program and policy evaluation; policy develop- • Provide peer-to-peer exchanges ment; advocacy; development, coordination, and delivery of training and technical as- • Provide training sistance; and justice system reform. Dr. Coldren serves as a project director, a Principal Investigator, and senior advisor and contributor on other CNA research projects. He can The Fayetteville, NC, Police Department worked with an inde- be contacted at [email protected]. pendent research organization to hold periodic community listen- Dr. Rachel Johnston works directly with law enforcement agencies, to guide analyses, ing sessions throughout their assessment. These sessions helped share and document best practices, and evaluate program effectiveness. She has over to identify community members for interviews and issue areas to 20 years of experience in policing organizations and policy, criminal justice systems re- examine further. These community meetings not only provided form, violence prevention, and justice systems collaboration. She can be contacted at the agency with an opportunity to hear directly from a larger sub- [email protected] .

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26 SUMMER 2021 MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 27 FEATURE STATE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE BY CHIEF CLIFFORD A. BLOCK of chiefs of police to assemble and discuss jectives, and as an integral part of the mutual concerns, interests and issues. The Association. SACOP shall serve as a coor- Did you know that Michigan has a division- group grew and continued to meet at the dinating body between the separate state al seat at the table within the International annual conference for the next decade be- associations of chiefs of police and the Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), giv- fore being officially sanctioned as a com- membership of the Association not holding you a voice that can be heard? More mittee by the IACP Board of Officers in ing membership in such separate state as- accurately, I should say we have two seats, 1972. In 1977, with the approval of a con- sociations. It shall be the responsibility of more on that later. There is a division of stitutional amendment, SACOP became SACOP, through its officers, to dissemi- the IACP called the State Association of an official division of the IACP. nate the views and needs of the member- Chiefs of Police (SACOP) with a history ship of the state associations to balance that dates back to the 1962 IACP Annual The Division of State Associations of the Association membership in such mat- Conference. There, a small group of chiefs Chiefs of Police (SACOP) shall be estab- ters as suppression of crime, officer safety gathered to discuss forming a committee lished and operated in accordance with and wellness, police equipment, highway within the IACP for the state associations the IACP Constitution, rules, and ob- safety management, communications systems, training, legislative issues and IACP resolutions/model policies, and other such matters as may become ap- parent and necessary from time to time. (IACP Rule & Policy Manual, December 2020, p. 67)

SACOP active members consist of three members from each participating state; the Executive Director of the state association, the current President of the state association, and one liaison, common- ly a chief/director, named as the State Representative. Although there are up to three active members, each state only gets one vote. Annual dues are $500 and your Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) has been a participating member for at least the past twenty-five years. SACOP affiliate members consist of chiefs of multi-state, regional, or local Chiefs Associations and must be active/associate members of the IACP. The Smaller Department Section members are also SACOP affiliate members. SACOP affiliate members cannot hold office or vote. SACOP Division meetings are held twice a year, during the fall annual conference and the spring midyear conference.

Each state is assigned to one of four re- gions: Mountain Pacific, North Atlantic, North Central, or South. Michigan is one of forty-eight states participating in SACOP and one of thirteen states with-

28 SUMMER 2021 in the North Central Region, which also The active voting members consist of the Directors’ Committee is comprised of the includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, General Chair and Vice Chair, Secretary/ Executive Director from each of the state Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Treasurer, each of the four Regional associations of chiefs of police. This com- Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Chairs, Immediate Past General Chair, mittee meets twice a year in person and South Dakota, and North Dakota. The the Smaller Departments Section Chair, several other times per year virtually. This executive directors and the state repre- SafeShield Chair, and the Executive provides a critical opportunity to enhance sentatives have regularly scheduled con- Director Committee Chair. Michigan our state associations through sharing ference calls and/or virtual meetings to holds two of the eleven seats at this table. ideas, emerging issues, training programs, share information, concerns, successes, I have the honor of representing Michigan presenters, conferences and accredita- and ideas. The executive directors from as the State Representative and the North tion resources. “The SACOP Executive all participating states meet as a group, Central Region as the Regional Chair and Directors’ Committee has directly ben- whereas, the designated SACOP state our very own Executive Director Robert efitted the MACP in many ways,” said representatives meet according to region. Stevenson has the honor of holding the Executive Director Robert Stevenson. Your North Central Region meets on the Executive Director Committee Chair po- “Among these include conference im- first Tuesday of the month. Although sition. We have the privilege to advocate provements, our Accreditation Program, these meetings are held separately, there for Michigan and each of the state associa- the Byrne Jag grant to send chiefs to the is opportunity to share and dissemi- tions within our respective groups. IACP conference and providing a di- nate information during the regularly rect voice to the IACP leadership. The scheduled SACOP Executive Committee Two committees and one section reside Committee is dedicated to helping each Meetings. under the umbrella of SACOP to include state association be the best it can be.” the Executive Directors’ Committee, the The SACOP Executive Committee meets Smaller Department Section, and the The Smaller Department Section was on the first Thursday of the each month. SafeShield Committee. The Executive formed to serve as the collective voice of

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The more recently developed IACP the distribution of talking points for qual- these agencies, provides a forum for the ex- Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium ified immunity and use-of-force standards administration, implementation and change of information, and advocates on is an initiative which had its origin with- being proposed in police reform packages. behalf of these agencies with policy mak- in SafeShield. The virtual symposium held managing Field Training Programs. ers. The Smaller Department Section meets in March had over 1000 participants. The Those of you who are already members at least twice a year during the IACP annual SafeShield Committee is comprised of of the IACP understand the value of your membership. For those who are not, I DeWolf & Associates offer courses designed to meet the needs strongly recommend that you consider of agencies and their members for the implementation of their The IACP provides you one of the largest, most diverse, joining. 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You will be joining an or- with other leaders facing similar challeng- ganization formed in 1893 that now has es and successes. “The Smaller Department The IACP staff is dedicated and have been more than 30,000 members from over Our core subject matter areas include: Section gives a voice to police chiefs in small incredible to work with in their support of 150 countries and is a recognized lead- and rural agencies within the IACP. Many SACOP. The IACP staff assists with many er in global policing. With your mem- Ø Communications Training Officer times, membership in the IACP seems to things including: bership, you receive The Lead daily news be lost among the larger cities and depart- • Coordinating the SACOP initiatives briefings, the monthly publication of the Ø Corrections Training Officer ments. Small law enforcement agencies are with other divisions, committees, and Police Chief magazine, access to train- Ø the majority of departments in the United sections within the IACP. ing in the new IACP Learn platform, ac- Field Training Officer States. Having a section where every chief • Assisting with research funding and cess to the community forum, reduced Ø Investigator Mentoring Program can be heard and can collaborate with oth- partnerships. rates to the most extensive law enforce- ers is an asset, especially during these try- • Providing SACOP with the neces- ment professional development, training, Ø Supervision / Management of the Training Program ing times in our profession,” said Smaller sary amenities and personnel to facili- networking, and vendor shows in the na- Department Section Chair Sean Marschke. tate meetings and provide operational tion, access to resources like model poli- Ø First-Line Supervision Joining the Smaller Department Section is support. cies, training keys, publications and even Ø only an additional $20 to your IACP mem- • Assisting with identifying emerging is- discounted rates on travel, insurance and Leadership Skill Development bership. If you have questions about this sues and coordinate and advocate for other services, just to name a few of the Ø Discipline and Disciplinary Interviews section you can contact the Section Chair, SACOP within those issues. benefits. We all know the power of net- Chief Sean Marschke at marschkes@stur- • Keeping each SACOP members in- working and the IACP provides you one Ø Public Information Officer - PIO tevant-wi.gov. formed via the SACOP Update weekly of the largest, most diverse, far-reaching e-newsletter. The newsletter contains platforms for your professional network. The IACP has long understood the im- training opportunities, officer safety Take advantage of what it has to offer. DeWolf and Associates has been recognized as a leader in portance of officer safety and the role and tips, articles on critical and timely is- responsibility of police leaders regard- sues, trends, and positive stories and Your Executive Director Robert Stevenson providing training in the Field Training Officer concept since ing this topic. In 2002, the IACP created the Pic of the Week. and I are honored and privileged to repre- 1991. We have instructed members from over 400 separate the SafeShield initiative with the goals of sent Michigan and we look forward to see- identifying problems and threats impact- The SACOP Executive Committee will be ing you, hopefully in person, at an upcom- agencies making us the right choice. ing officer safety and wellness and finding participating in a strategic planning ses- ing MACP/IACP/SACOP conference. Please solutions that incorporate improved pol- sion in 2021 under the direction of our feel free to contact us in the meantime. www.DeWolfFTO.com “Earned. Never Given.” icies, training, equipment, and uniforms. General Chair Chief James Hicks. We are - In 2006, the IACP membership adopted looking forward to this opportunity and Cliff Block is the Chief of University Police at Saginaw - Public Safety Training & Consulting - the “A Vision for Officer Safety” SACOP believe it is long overdue. This will be a Valley State University and former Chief of Police for the P. O. Box 793 * Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 * [email protected] resolution. This resolution embraced the critical session as we develop goals and City of Midland with 28 years in law enforcement. He is a Tele / Fax (248) 828 - 8055 SafeShield initiative philosophy and es- layout the roadmap as we chart the future Past-President and remains active in the MACP with the tablished that law enforcement leadership of SACOP, during a very significant time in Legislative Committee, the new Campus Public Safety must create an environment where offi- our profession. It is our goal to foster mu- Administrators Committee and is the Michigan SACOP cer safety is a top priority. SafeShield has tually beneficial communication from the Representative. He can be reached at [email protected]. 30 SUMMER 2021 DeWolf and Associates provides training courses for those who are assigned to train and evaluate the new probationary officer and those who are directly involved in the administration, implementation and managing Field Training Programs.

DeWolf & Associates offer courses designed to meet the needs of agencies and their members for the implementation of their Field Training Programs through competent, quality, state-of-the- art instruction. All of our associates possess expertise in the areas of management and education.

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MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 31 FEATURE TRACK-KIT ™ MICHIGAN’S SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT TRACKING SYSTEM HELPS LAW ENFORCEMENT

BY MS. LORE A. ROGERS, J.D. Kit also allows victims to track their own that same time frame, 408 (66%) of law kit’s progress through the criminal justice enforcement agencies were registered, The statewide online tracking system for system. trained, and able to enter kit information sexual assault evidence kits (“kits”), Track- into Track-Kit. The remaining 34% of law Kit™, was implemented in 2018 to effectu- The Michigan State Police (MSP) serves enforcement agencies are either not regis- ate the 2014 Sexual Assault Kit Evidence as the system administrator for Track- tered at all for Track-Kit or have not com- Submission Act (SAKESA) and ensure that Kit, while the Division of Victim Services pleted registration and training needed to Michigan did not again experience stock- (DVS) within the Michigan Department enable them to enter kits assigned to them piling of untested kits at law enforcement of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) into the system. agencies. SAKESA created 14-day dead- is responsible for monitoring healthcare, lines for law enforcement to retrieve kits law enforcement, and lab compliance with When a law enforcement agency (LEA) is collected by healthcare or medical facili- the time frames enacted in the SAKESA, not registered to use Track-Kit, this creates ties and released by victims, and to deliver and for generating an annual report that significant challenges monitoring compli- released kits to forensic science laborato- reflects each agency’s level of compliance ance and ensuring their timely delivery to ries (labs) for testing. with those time frames. The Compliance labs for testing such as: Project Coordinator creates this report • Kits assigned by healthcare to a LEA Track-Kit allows healthcare, law enforce- from data entered into Track-Kit. that is not registered in Track-Kit are ment, labs and prosecutors to track their designated by healthcare in Track-Kit own compliance with these deadlines. As of January 2021, a total of 4700 kits as going to a “non-participating law These users can set up notifications to had been entered into Track-Kit, by enforcement agency.” When the LEA alert them of upcoming deadlines. Track- healthcare, law enforcement or labs. As of picks up the kit from healthcare, that

Figure A: Sample Law Enforcement Dashboard Showing Breakdown of Kits Awaiting Pickup from Medical Facility.

32 SUMMER 2021 transfer cannot be entered into Track- Kit, because that LEA is not participat- The remaining 34% of law enforcement agencies are ing in Track-Kit. As a result, Track-Kit either not registered at all for Track-Kit™ or have not continues to reflect that kit as being at healthcare, awaiting pickup from law completed registration and training needed to enable enforcement, even though it has been picked up by the LEA. them to enter kits assigned to them into the system. • A kit assigned to a non-participating LEA cannot be tracked again until it is received by a lab. At that point, the lab firming with the lab that this kit had not nal stockpiling of untested kits can easily enters information into Track-Kit that it yet been received in the lab for testing, the be prevented. The LEA’s assigned person- has received the kit from the non-par- coordinator reached out to the healthcare nel can view charts in its own portal that ticipating LEA. However, there is no provider to find out whether the kit had quickly show when kits are nearing the way to determine whether the kit was been picked up by the LEA. Healthcare deadline — and when they have passed picked up in a timely manner from confirmed that the kit had been picked the deadline — for pickup from medical healthcare by the LEA and/or submit- up by law enforcement in early March of facilities and for submittal to the lab. See ted in a timely manner by the LEA to 2020. Healthcare was also able to tell the figure A for an example of the data a LEA the lab for testing. Compliance Project Coordinator which can quickly see about kits awaiting pickup • More importantly, kits picked up from LEA picked up the kit. After phone con- from medical facilities when in Track-Kit. healthcare by a non-participating LEA versations with an officer at that LEA, the See figure B for the data about kits pend- can become out of compliance with the Compliance Project Coordinator learned ing submission to a lab. law by sitting undetected at that LEA that the LEA had in its possession at least for an undetermined amount of time, 6 unsubmitted, untested kits, all of which As well, the Compliance Project without being submitted to the appro- had been collected and released for testing Coordinator for the state can see when a priate lab for testing. months earlier. None of them had yet been LEA has several kits that have passed the submitted to the lab for testing. deadline and can reach out to that depart- By way of example, in January 2021, ment to facilitate submission to the lab. due to an unrelated issue, a kit assigned Track-Kit is a tool that can enhance a LEA’s Some LEAs are small and do not conduct to a non-participating LEA came to the ability to manage and track its own com- their own sexual assault investigations. attention of the Compliance Project pliance with SAKESA. When a LEA is reg- Instead, they may have working agree- Coordinator in the DHHS DVS. After con- istered in and using Track-Kit, this inter- ments with other law enforcement agen-

Figure B: Sample Law Enforcement Dashboard Showing Breakdown of Kits in LEA Possession (Pre-Lab) and Status of Submission to Lab.

MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 33 FEATURE

cies, such as the MSP or their county sher- LEA and its users of their account settings the MSP at [email protected] to iff, to investigate sexual assault crimes and how to access the online Track-Kit tu- request reactivation. and to handle the pickup and delivery torial. When the LEA users have complet- of kits for testing. Those small agencies ed the online tutorial, the LEA notifies the LEAs with questions are welcome to reach may never need to register to use Track- MSP that training has been completed and out directly to any of the following staff of Kit. However, it will significantly reduce the MSP moves that LEA to “live” status in the MSP or the DVS for assistance: the likelihood of inadvertent stockpiling Track-Kit. • Matt Opsommer, Michigan State untested kits if all those LEAs that do in- Police, [email protected] vestigate these crimes are participating in There is one issue that has been under- • Meg Higham, Division of Victim Track-Kit. standably frustrating for law enforcement Services, [email protected] officers usingTrack-Kit . An individual us- • Lore Rogers, Division of Victim Registering with Track-Kit and getting user’s log-in authorization is deactivated if Services, [email protected] ers trained to enter kit information is a they have not logged into the system for relatively simple process. The LEA can 60 days or more. This 60-day deactiva- Lore A. Rogers is a staff attorney with the State of contact the administrator of Track-Kit via tion was a cyber-security requirement of Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention email at [email protected] re- the Michigan Department of Technology, and Treatment Board in the Division of Victim Services, questing access to Track-Kit. The MSP ad- Management and Budget, and cannot be DHHS. Ms. Rogers’ vast experience includes previously working for 13 years as a civil trial attorney, then for ministrator will email a data collection changed by the system administrator. the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center at sheet to the LEA, with a one-page guide to Both the MSP and the DVS recommend the University of Michigan, the Domestic Violence and filling out that sheet. The LEA completes that officers registered in the system try to Sexual Assault Services Program at the YWCA of Greater the data collection sheet and returns it to log in every 30 days to keep their accounts Flint, and at Domestic Violence Project, Inc./SAFE House the MSP. The MSP registers that LEA, sets from being deactivated. Users whose ac- in Washtenaw County. She can be contacted at (517) up user accounts, and then notifies the counts have been deactivated may contact 449-6052.

34 SUMMER 2021 WINTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WRAP-UP FEBRUARY 10-12, 2021 | AMWAY GRAND PLAZA RESORT

espite the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MACP was able to successfully hold its Winter Professional DDevelopment Conference at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids from February 10 – 12, 2021. Planned while the State of Michigan was still on a virtual lock down, we held our breath as the conference dates grew nearer. Bars, restau- rants and inside dining were still prohib- ited. In addition, inside capacities were reduced. Near the end of January some restrictions were lifted, and our conference was an official go!

Some 225 registrants and 85 exhibitors attended the conference. Among highlights were the first-class professional development sessions that were held in a ball- room spacious enough to allow for social distancing, yet we were still able to inter- act with the instructors. Our social events were held outside, and many attendees enjoyed hotdogs, chili and popcorn while dressed in winter clothes on a 15-degree afternoon!

Ironically, the last business conference held at the Amway Grand Hotel was the MACP 2020 Winter Conference and our 2021 Conference was the first large event since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Employees were recalled from layoff and the Amway Grand staff was thrilled to have us back. They thanked us profusely for being leaders by showing that a conference could be safely held.

All agreed it was nice to finally meet again in person after a 12-month lockdown. Although the conference was smaller and had a different look and feel, it was great!

MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 35 36 SUMMER 2021 GOLD RUBY SAPPHIRE DIAMOND Thank sponsors: you 2021 our to Conference Winter WINTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE WRAP-UP DEVELOPMENT WINTER PROFESSIONAL FEBRUARY 10-12,FEBRUARY 2021 |AMWAY RESORT PLAZA GRAND BRONZE SILVER MEMBERNEWS

NEW MEMBERS ACTIVE VOTING Chief Richard H. Barry III...... Potterville Police Department Sergeant Veronica Lyles...... Lincoln Park Police Department Chief Ronald M. Beggs...... Riverview Police Department Sergeant Robert Manar...... Novi Police Department Chief Dale Boulter...... Hastings Police Department Captain Keith Mankel...... Walker Police Department Chief Destinee R. Bryce...... Stanton Police Department Sergeant Jennifer Mansfield...... Redford Township Police Department Chief Kevin A. Callahan...... Prairieville Township Police Department Lieutenant Matthew Mayes...... Schoolcraft College Police Department Chief Dave Centala...... Elk Rapids Police Department Sergeant William T. McCoy...... Grand Blanc Township Police Department Chief Matthew Klosowski-Lorenz...... Tawas City Police Department Sergeant Richard McQueen...... Schoolcraft College Police Department Chief Marlon C. Lynch...... MSU Police Department Captain Bryan Muir...... Kent County Sheriff’s Office Chief William Nicholson...... Orchard Lake Police Department Sergeant Carla Murray...... Schoolcraft College Police Department Chief Jay Niles...... Columbia Township Police Department Captain Larry Perry...... Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Chief Allen Sharrow...... Richfield Township Department of Public Safety ASCS John Pias...... Bureau of ATF Director Kenneth Werenski...... Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Lieutenant Jay M. Rendon...... Davison Township Police Department Chief Karen Rivard...... Kalamazoo Valley Community College ACTIVE Lieutenant Larry Schehr...... Troy Police Department Sergeant Kristopher J. Ambrose...... Marshall Police Department Officer Joe Sears...... Auburn Hills Police Department Captain Shannon D. Bagley...Kalamazoo Valley Community College Public Safety Lieutenant Frank Shuler...... Troy Police Department Sergeant Joseph F. Balowski...... Sumpter Township Department of Public Safety Sergeant Adam G. Shulman...... Canton Township Police Department Lieutenant Madou Bazzi...... Dearborn Police Department Captain Ellery Sosebee...... Lansing Police Department Sergeant Josh Belanger...... Grand Blanc Township Police Department Accreditation Manager Barclay Stewart...... Dundee Police Department Sergeant Michael Cracchiolo...... Redford Township Police Department Sergeant Scott Theede...... Grand Blanc Township Police Department Sergeant John DeGroot...... Kent County Sheriff’s Office Captain Timothy Unangst...... Western Michigan University Police Department Sergeant Todd Gilbert...... Grand Blanc Township Police Department Deputy Chief Jason Allen...... St. Clair Shores Police Department Lieutenant Mike Giorgi...... Troy Police Department Sergeant Kevin Gleesing...... Portage Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Nathan Gobler...... Troy Police Department Assistant Chief Victor Green...... Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Detective Sergeant Kirsten C. Goodspeed...... Manistee City Police Captain Keith Mulder...... Holland Department of Public Safety Sergeant Stacy Ann Hayne...... Livonia Police Department Sergeant Aaron Quinn...... Grand Blanc Township Police Department Lieutenant Todd Johnson...... Metro Police Authority of Genesee County Sergeant Eric M. Rodgers...... Mott Community College Police Department Lieutenant Josh Jones...... Troy Police Department Lieutenant William Russell...... Lakeview Police Department Lieutenant Emily Kalman...... Kent County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant David Scott...... Clawson Police Department Sheriff Shawn Kraycs...... Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Darren D. Smith...... Escanaba Public Safety Lieutenant Matthew Kreft...... Lansing Police Department Sergeant Craig Stepaniak...... Denton Township Police Department Sergeant Kenneth Losey...... Schoolcraft College Police Department Sergeant Andy Vainner...... Ann Arbor Police Department

38 SUMMER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS ACCREDITATION RECOGNITION

Congratulations to Port Huron on their accomplishment of Congratulations Zeeland Police Department for achieving accred- Re-Accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement ited status. Pictured left to right: Chief Timothy Jungel and Sgt. Accreditation Commission. Pictured from left to right: Capt. Brian Kevin Cisler, Accreditation Mgr. Kerrigan, Assist. Chief Marcy Kuehn, Accreditation Manager Gale Kicinski, Chief Joseph Platzer, and Lt. Jason Barna

MACP FLAG FLIES AT PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Michigan’s Multi-Jurisdictional Mounted Police Drill Team and The team is comprised of current and retired state, county, and Color Guard was invited to participate in the Inauguration of local officers that perform at community events throughout President Biden. This is the 4th consecutive inauguration the Michigan and into Canada. The Team was formed and run by team has been invited to attend and the second time the MACP Lorenzo Veal, II who is pictured below with the commemorative flag has proudly been carried. Due to COVID-19, this year was a Inaugural Law Enforcement Badge presented to Michigan officers virtual event. The team was assembled and the file by was record- participating in a Presidential Inaugural event. ed and played later at the virtual inauguration.

MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 39 MEMBERNEWS

HIGHLIGHTS IN MEMORIAM: Retired Chief Ronald A. Fasbinder | Southfield | E.O.W. February 28, 2021

Ronald Adam Fasbinder, a longtime resident of Cadillac, MI and MACP in June of 1993. Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the age of 90. Ronald was born on October 14, 1930 and he married Ronald’s greatest joy was spending Jacqueline Marie McGraw on June 27, 1953. The couple spent time with his children and grand- over 60 wonderful years together until her passing in 2015. children. He also enjoyed golf, playing cards, and traveling around the He began his law enforcement career working for the Detroit world with his wife. He is survived Police Department. He retired as Chief of Police of the City of by his children, grandchildren, and Southfield where he started as a patrolman and progressed great-grandchildren. He was pre- through the ranks to become chief, totaling over 30 years of ded- ceded in death by his wife and his icated service. Ronald was awarded life membership with the daughter.

IN MEMORIAM: Retired Chief Edward Paul Ostin | Birmingham | E.O.W. November 4, 2020

Retired Birmingham Chief Edward Paul Ostin died on November Life Membership. Additionally, he 4, 2020 at the age of 82 after a hard-fought battle with can- served his country as a member of cer. Chief Ostin started his police career as a Junior Clerk with the U.S. Naval Reserve. the Detroit Police Department and was subsequently hired as a Patrolman by the Birmingham Police Department on April 16, Edward was married to the love of 1960. He worked his way up through the ranks being promoted his life and best friend, Sharon Ostin to Detective in 1965, Sergeant in 1967, Lieutenant in 1972, and for over 30 years. In retirement, Acting Police Chief in 1977. On May 16, 1978, he was appointed they spent time at their homes on Chief of Police for the City of Birmingham where he served until Torch Lake and in Peoria, Arizona. his retirement on May 31, 2000, having served over 40 years in He was an avid outdoorsman who law enforcement. really enjoyed fishing and hunting. He possessed a great sense of humor Edward was a life-long learner and attended Lansing and Oakland and had an infectious laugh. He will Community Colleges, Wayne State and Madonna Universities. He be missed by all who knew him. Chief Ostin is survived by his majored in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Police Administration. wife, Sharon, his two daughters, three sons, six grandchildren and Chief Ostin was a 22-year member of the MACP and awarded three great-grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM: Retired Chief Lyle Howard Reddy, Sr. | Cadillac | E.O.W. April 23, 2021

Ret. Chief Lyle Howard Reddy, Sr., of Villa Rica, GA, passed away to Bisbee, AZ where Lyle served on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 86. He was a graduate of Cadillac as the Mayor of Bisbee from 2000 High School and worked as a mechanic for the Wexford County until 2002. Survivors include his Road Commission after graduation. In 1966, he joined the wife, Charlene Suzanne (Kunkel) Cadillac Police Department and retired in 1991, serving as Chief Reddy, four sons, one daughter, of Police for 10 years prior to his retirement. He was a long-time eleven grandchildren, nineteen member of the MACP and was awarded Life Membership. great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. He was preced- In addition to his law enforcement career, Ret. Chief Reddy ated in death by his first wife, Sharon tended the FBI National Academy and served 12 years in the (Williams) Reddy, his brother, Larry United States Naval Reserves. Lyle and his wife, Charlene, owned Reddy, and his parents, Lawrence Charlene’s Restaurant located in Cadillac, MI from 1989 un- Howard Reddy and Mildred Theresa til 1993. After selling the restaurant, Lyle and Charlene moved (Wheeler) Reddy.

40 SUMMER 2021 Fred Alan Posavetz | Clinton Township Police Department | E.O.W. March 22, 2021

IN MEMORIAM Fred Alan Posavetz, 64, of Washington Township, Michigan passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Hospital after battling COVID-19. He will forever be loved and remembered as a husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and long-time sworn member of the law enforcement profession.

Fred was born on June 15, 1956 in Detroit. He was a graduate of Detroit Pershing High School, attended Wayne State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

Fred’s many achievements in law enforcement include graduating from the FBI National Academy Class 220, a member of the MI Chapter FBI National Academy Associates training curriculum, being a long-time member of the MACP, serving as President of the Macomb County Police Chiefs and a member of the Clinton Township Police Department Honor Guard. His biggest honor was serving the community of Clinton Township as their Chief of Police for 14 years.

Spanning a 41-year career with the Clinton Township Police Department, Fred joined the department in April 1980. He became the first K-9 Officer for the department in 1987, promoted to rank of Sergeant in March 1991 and Captain in July 1996. Filling many roles as Captain until April 2007, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Police, whereby he proudly served until his passing.

Fred lived and loved life to the fullest daily, enjoying it with the devoted company of his family and long-time friends, which were his top priority. He was an avid fan of the outdoors, lawn maintenance, sports, and his community. His family and friends simply describe Fred as committed, strong, courageous and always joyful.

Fred is survived by his loving wife Marsha, 2 daughters, 2 sons, his 2 stepchildren, along with several other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents.

NEW CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The MACP is excited to announce the formation of the Campus bringing a wealth of experience to the table and a solid founda- Public Safety Administrators’ Committee. It demonstrates an tion in place to get this idea off the ground. The MACP has cre- awareness of issues unique to Campus Law Enforcement and ated a unique community on the MACP Forums site called the Campus Public Safety and Security Departments. The commit- Campus Public Safety Administrators’ Group. It will be a great re- tee and its online community forum will provide a much-need- source for those interested or involved in Campus Public Safety ed platform for strengthening Campus Public Safety in Michigan. and provides a great complement to the existing MACP Forums. This is an invite-only community. Please contact the Committee There is already strong interest as evidenced by how quickly the Chair, Lt. Douglas Wing at (734) 487-1222 or [email protected] committee seats were filled with a diverse group of members for further information.

MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 41 MEMBERNEWS

HIGHLIGHTS

CHIEF SCOTT PIKE RETIREMENT IMLAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Scott Pike retired from the Imlay City Police Department where he served as Chief from March 2016 through April 2021.

Before coming to Imlay City, Chief Pike was a Police Officer for the city of Port Huron for over 25 years. During his time at Port Huron, he served as a Patrol Officer, Special Response Team member, Use-of-Force Instructor, Range Master, Armorer, Hazardous Materials/WMD technician, St. Clair County Drug Task Force member, Special Crimes Unit member, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Services Sergeant and Patrol Lieutenant.

Prior to retiring from the Port Huron Police Department, he worked for the Lake Havasu City Police Department in Arizona Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Clair County Community as a Patrol Officer and Narcotics Detective. He was also a College. He is a graduate of the 249th Session of the FBI National Reserve Police Officer for the Oak Harbor Police Department Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and in Washington State. Before starting his law enforcement career, Command, Central Michigan University Law Enforcement Chief Pike served in the United States Navy from 1980-1988 as a Executive Leadership Institute and the Macomb Community jet engine mechanic and Master-at-Arms. College Center for Police Management and Leadership Studies.

Chief Pike earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from On behalf of the MACP, we express our gratitude for a long and the University of Michigan, a Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal distinguished career in law enforcement and wish Chief Pike the Justice from Eastern Michigan University, and an Associate’s best in retirement.

CHIEF JOHN SCHULTE GROSS POINTE SHORES On January 26, 2021, Gross Pointe Shores Chief/Director of Public Safety John Schulte retired after 42 years of police service. John began his police career in 1977 when he joined the Grosse Pointe Park Police Department and attended the Detroit Metro Police Academy. While at Gross Pointe Park PD he served as a Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Detective Lieutenant and Deputy Chief.

In 1986, he attended the Wayne County Regional Fire Academy and EMT School and the department was fully consolidated to Public Safety in 1988. While serving as Lieutenant, he initiat- ed the Eastern Wayne County SWAT and served 10 years as the team’s first Tactical Commander. with so many professional and dedicated officers in my 42 years John retired after 32 years of service from Grosse Pointe Park in on the job. It is my hope that municipalities continue to hon- 2010 and was appointed Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety or and strengthen our most noble profession. In my retirement in Grosse Pointe Shores in 2011 serving both Wayne and Macomb I will be traveling with my wife, playing more golf and looking Counties. Grosse Pointe Shores was the first fully consolidated for a part-time position. Something where I do not have to be in public safety department in the nation, merging its police, fire and charge!” medic services in 1911. John has been married for 39 years to his wife, Colleen, and they John Schulte said, “I feel truly blessed and grateful to have worked have three children, Christian, Annie, and Kelly. 42 SUMMER 2021 CHIEF JOHN RILEY RETIREMENT in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. CENTER LINE POLICE DEPARTMENT John served as Chief in Sault Chief John Riley started his police career as a non-sworn police Ste. Marie until his final retire- reserve officer for the Center Line Police Department in 1981. In ment on May 31, 2021. 1986, he was hired by Center Line as a sworn Patrol Officer where he spent the next 20 years of his police career. John also served John and his wife, Barbara, as Evidence Technician, Accident Reconstructionist, Detective, plan to enjoy a relaxing retire- Patrol Sergeant, and Administrative Sergeant. In 2006, he retired ment on the front porch in the as the Detective Sergeant. He was gone only two years before he southern hills of Tennessee was rehired by Center Line as the Director of Public Safety. In with many trips to visit their February 2011, he left Center Line to assume the Chief’s position grandchildren.

NCS GRADUATES

Row 1: Lieutenant Dave Gentner, Madison Township Police Department; Assistant Chief Matt Huber, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety; Supervisory Special Agent Stephen Morse, Michigan Department of Attorney General; Lieutenant Rick Herren, Saginaw Township Police Department; Sergeant Thomas Smith, Huron Township Police Department; Lieutenant Brandon Hollenbeck, Auburn Hills Police Department; Lieutenant Chris Baldwin, Lansing Police Department; Captain David Malloch Michigan DNR – Law Enforcement Division; Special Agent Supervisor Jim Wood, Michigan Attorney General HCFD; Supervisory Special Agent Scott Shea, Michigan Department of Attorney General; Lieutenant Jordan Kobernick, Berkley Department of Public Safety; Chief Jay Rendon, Davison Township Police Department; Administrative Lieutenant Damon Knapp, Sturgis Police Department; Lieutenant Aaron Huguley, Southfield Police Department

Row 2: Director of Professional Development Neal Rossow, MACP; Administrative Sergeant Nicole Harris, Romulus Police Department; Sergeant Richard Burkart, Jackson Police Department; Lieutenant Terese Herrick, Monroe Police Department; Supervisory Special Agent Lorrie Bates, Michigan Department of Attorney General; Sergeant Chase Kobel, Howell Police Department; Lieutenant Wendie Collier, Detroit Police Department; Detective Lieutenant Tonya Laubscher, Midland Police Department; Captain Katherine Diehl, Lansing Police Department; Interim Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly, Hastings Police Department; Lieutenant Nathan Gobler, Troy Police Department; Sergeant Mike Nemecheck, Flint Township Police Department; Sergeant Mike Zorza, Waterford Township Police Department; Lieutenant John Gudwer, Escanaba Public Safety; Executive Director Robert Stevenson, MACP

Row 3: Lieutenant Larry Schehr, Troy Police Department; Assistant Chief Victor Green, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety; Lieutenant Scott Jackson, Kalamazoo Township Police Department; Chief Steve Waltz, Shelby Police Department; Lieutenant Marc VanderStelt, Norton Shores Police Department; Sergeant Patrick Gray, Pittsfield Township Police Department; Sergeant Craig Francis, Waterford Township Police Department; Sergeant Matthew Hambright, Eastpointe Police Department; Director Joe Scheid, Coldwater Police Department; Lieutenant Matt Wolfe, Portage Department of Public Safety; Captain Paul Erickson, Dearborn Heights Police Department; Deputy Chief Rob Scholey, Charlevoix Police Department; Detective Sergeant Jason Hohner, Pittsfield Township Police Department

MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 43 SUPPORTINGMEMBERS

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MICHIGAN POLICE CHIEFS 45 2020-21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Chief Ronald Wiles, Grand Blanc Township ADINDEX FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Chief Larry Weeks, Eaton Rapids Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc...... 7 www.aewinc.com SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Chief Corrigan O’Donohue, Royal Oak Berger Chevrolet...... 11 www.bergerchevy.com THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Center Mass...... 47 Chief Kyle Knight, Harbor Springs www.centermassinc.com

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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dee Pietila Department Composites...... 27 Chief Terrence McDonnell, East Jordan [email protected]

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